Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. celebrated the launch of its new Nunavut gold mine with a community feast and the gift of $1 million to two non-profit organizations.
The company’s Meliadine gold mine, located about 25 kilometres north of Rankin Inlet, started commercial production last month.
To mark the occasion, Agnico Eagle hosted an event at Rankin Inlet’s community hall on Wednesday, June 19, enticing residents with hot air balloon rides and a chance to hold a bar of gold.
Agnico Eagle also used the event to make a $1-million donation to three community initiatives. Half of that money, $500,000, goes to Ilitaqsiniq—Nunavut Literacy Council to promote adult and youth literacy skills across the territory.
Agnico Eagle made an additional $250,000 donation to Ilitaqsiniq to help the council purchase a new building in Rankin Inlet, which will serve as its permanent headquarters in the Kivalliq region.
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